THE LEGEND of SLEEPY HALLOW

Objectives: Understand how the setting, the characters, and the structure illustrate the major themesDiscuss why Irvings story is considered the 1st American story

Why is this Legend still so popular today?

THE LEGEND of SLEEPY HALLOW BY:WASHINGTON IRVING (1820)

1Ariel Brazee SED 356-01 10/12/20111The Legend: What do you know about the story?

2Ariel Brazee SED 356-01 10/12/2011Students describe the legend. How is Irvings story still relevant in popular culture today?2Characters: Ichabod Crane: School teacher & singing instructor.-likes food very much: Greedy & Selfish-an outsider Bram Bones: A Local Hero & Mischief Maker.-known for his heroic feats and tests of strength, how he got his nickname. -although mischievous he has a good heart.Katrina Van Tassel: Only Daughter of Wealthy Farmer.-known for her beauty & wealth-chased after by all the boys in town. 3Ariel Brazee SED 356-01 10/12/2011How do the physical features of Ichabod and Bram differ? 3 Structure:Can we believe this story?Where did this story originally come form?

Can we believe the narratortelling us the tale?

4Ariel Brazee SED 356-01 10/12/2011Explain why the story has an unreliable narrator; give specific details from text. 4Supernatural vs. the NaturalIrving paints a strong contrast between the natural setting of Sleepy Hollow and the supernatural superstitions of the townspeople.He describes the natural setting of Sleepy Hallow beautifully as the story opens. Imagery is a main tool in this story.The townspeople however, are more focused on their legends and ghost stories.

5Ariel Brazee SED 356-01 10/12/2011How do the Natural elements in this story affect the Supernatural elements in this story? 5Other themes:

Abundance of Resources in America:-Irving draws attention to the theme of Abundance by using Ichabods love of food to describe the Commodities of the farms in GREAT detailLack of Class Structure in America:-Instead of being defined by their titles; the characters in the story are defined by their attributes and actions.-Katrina is pursued by all the boys in town despite her lacking a title.Human Selfishness:-Characters are only out for themselves. Can you find instances in the text?6Ariel Brazee SED 356-01 10/12/2011Commodity: A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.A useful or valuable thing, such as water or time.

6The Legend lives on:Ariel Brazee SED 356-01 10/12/20117Sleepy Hallow is one of the most visited places in the Hudson Valley, thousands of tourists flock to it. "Don't lose your Head

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